Times Have Changed!
Yes, Times Have Changed. Ever since Zhao Li appeared, their era seems to have passed. Whether it was Gu Yuan or Hun Tiandi, they essentially had no choice.
Moreover, Gu Yuan found that he was actually a beneficiary. After all, even if the Cultivation Method spread, not everyone could become a strong practitioner. The vast majority would likely remain below the Dou King level. As for himself, because he had read the books and received compensation, he had already entered the ranks of the Dou Di ahead of time. In Cultivation, being one step slow means being slow every step of the way. He wasn't at a loss.
Hun Tiandi found that Gu Yuan was right. He really shouldn't use the mindset of an Ant to speculate on what a Dou Di would do. And in comparison, he found that his Scope, compared to Zhao Li's, was indeed like a small witch meeting a great one. However, he would never admit this in front of Gu Yuan. He simply said:
"What great ambition, what powerful spirit! If he truly succeeds, I'm afraid the strong practitioners of the Dou Qi Continent will experience an Explosive Growth. Heh, I just don't know if he can withstand the Backlash..."
It wasn't just about saving face when he said this. Just as he had once thought, the reason Dou Di were supreme was because they were few and could completely Crush non-Dou Di existences. Once there were multiple Dou Di, the authority of the Dou Di would plummet...
A Little Help Earns Gratitude, Too Much Breeds Resentment. He fully believed that not all those Dou Di would obediently listen. There would always be someone who wouldn't submit to Zhao Li and would challenge him. At that time, being fellow Dou Di, it wouldn't be a Dimensionality Reduction Strike like it is now. Zhao Li might truly suffer a Backlash.
Of course, that's assuming Zhao Li is just a Dou Di...
Seeing Hun Tiandi's expression, Gu Yuan knew he had taken his words to heart and said:
"Speculating here without cause is actually meaningless. Since that person left you alive, he must have his own ideas. Though you and I are opponents, we are not mortal enemies. Take care of yourself. As for the Soul Clan, I won't be polite..."
He and Hun Tiandi were old acquaintances from a Thousand Years ago. Although their two Clans had friction, apart from the Soul Clan's willful destruction of the Xiao Clan, which was on good terms with the Gu Clan, there wasn't much deep-seated hatred. He truly didn't want Hun Tiandi to simply disappear like this. Of course, his pity was only for Hun Tiandi. As for the Soul Clan, he would naturally accept it with a smile. Before the Eight Clans became truly extraordinary, he decided to first sweep up a wave of resources.
Hun Tiandi had an indifferent look. In fact, his current state meant he could barely protect himself, and he was indeed unable to care about the Soul Clan anymore. He simply replied to Gu Yuan flatly:
"Do as you please. If it's truly as you say, whether the Soul Clan exists or not is irrelevant. And that person might not let you destroy the Soul Clan. After all, my Clan's reputation isn't very good among the people of the Continent. A scapegoat can easily be placed on my Clan."
Since the Starfall Pavilion incident, the major ancient Clans had entered the sight of the middle and lower-level forces in the Central Plains, and the relationship between the Soul Hall and the Soul Clan was also exposed. The Soul Clan's reputation was already poor. Hun Tiandi was well aware of these matters. Now, this reputation might ironically allow them to temporarily exist. It was truly ironic.
Gu Yuan didn't seem to care and smiled:
"I hope when Brother Xiao sees the light of day again, you will still be alive and well..."
With that, he disappeared from the spot. Below the Five-Finger Mountain, only Hun Tiandi remained, looking bewildered. After a long time, he came back to his senses, then his eyes narrowed, and he muttered to himself:
"He is indeed in the Heavenly Tomb. Gu Yuan must have learned something from him, which is why he's so indifferent?"
Hun Tiandi knew about the existence of the Heavenly Tomb. However, the Heavenly Tomb was within the Ancient Realm. Although members of the Soul Clan could enter, they had never been able to uncover the secrets deep within the third layer of the Heavenly Tomb. Although he knew the Heavenly Tomb was special and had speculated, he had never been able to verify it. Now, he finally got the answer from Gu Yuan.
His gaze was distant, lost in thought. After a long while, he let out a scoff and muttered to himself:
"Heh, thinking that only a Dou Di can revive him? Perhaps it's possible, but he is no longer the Xiao Xuan from a Thousand Years ago..."
With that, Hun Tiandi closed his eyes, quietly awaiting the future in silence. Just as Gu Yuan said, he wasn't worth Zhao Li lying to. In the future, he might truly have an Opportunity...
After that day, more and more people learned about the Divine Mountain Descends from Heaven incident on the Eastern Continent Seaside. Many strong practitioners came. Most people didn't recognize Hun Tiandi, but the small portion who did were utterly shocked. One must know that in the past Thousand Years, Hun Tiandi was one of the most powerful individuals on the Continent, yet he was suppressed here without a sound. No matter how they thought about it, this matter felt terrifying!
At the same time, news also came from the Spirit Race. Hun Tiandi was ambitious, forcefully suppressing the Spirit Realm, attempting to seize the Ancient Emperor Tuoshe Jade. If not for the assistance of the Great Li Imperial Advisor, the Spirit Race would have been annihilated. This also caused a huge uproar for a time!
And those with a keen eye, based on these two pieces of news, already knew that the situation on the Continent had changed. Coupled with Zhao Li's pushing the wave, the voice of a Dou Di on the Continent spread among the small group of top practitioners on the Dou Qi Continent. And all the rumors ultimately pointed to him. Thus, the matters he arranged proceeded extremely smoothly – even if he wasn't a Dou Di, no one wanted to become the next Hun Tiandi!
As for Hun Tiandi, of course, many people wanted to take this opportunity to eliminate him. But no matter who they were, they found that they could neither do anything to the mountain nor could they touch Hun Tiandi at all. They finally gave up on the idea of taking advantage of someone's misfortune.
And the members of the Soul Clan also tucked their tails between their legs because of their Clan Head's situation. Coupled with the Gu Clan causing trouble on the side, if not for Gu Yuan exercising Propriety, and Hun Xuzi obtaining the resources originally intended for the Nihility Devouring Flame, breaking through to the Emperor Realm Soul, and his Strength reaching Peak Eight-Star Dou Sheng, and also being an Alchemist capable of refining Ninth Grade Golden Pills, his status in the Clan was extraordinary. He took over from Hun Tiandi, which allowed the Soul Clan to survive. Otherwise, it would have likely disbanded!
In short, in this action by Zhao Li, a world was formed where only Hun Tiandi and the Soul Clan were injured!
Time flowed, and in an instant, three months passed. Three months is extremely short, and on this vast and exciting Continent, it couldn't even cause a ripple. Even if there were occasional rumors that a Dou Di had appeared on the Continent, they were only treated as rumors.
After all, the vast majority of people were already overwhelmed within their own strata and simply didn't have the Time or energy to pay attention to the very top of the Continent. Dou Di are very strong, but they are too far away from them.
Moreover, because the various Clans had already begun to act, they displayed astonishing Strength. In just a few months, great changes occurred throughout the Continent. Empires and sects were either destroyed or absorbed. In short, the tens of thousands of forces originally scattered everywhere were forcefully integrated, gradually becoming a hundred or so Major Powers divided by region!
It can be said that apart from the high-level members of the various Clans who knew of Zhao Li's existence and didn't dare to act recklessly, other places were completely in a state of Collapse of Rites and Music, a scene of Warlords Contending...
On an unnamed Mountain Summit, the last Deity entered Zhao Li's body. Zhao Li opened his eyes and muttered to himself:
"Things are ready here. I wonder how things are going on Xiao Yan's side. I hope he's faster, otherwise, if this continues for ten years, the order that has finally become chaotic might form a new order. I need to go and see..."
Three months. To avoid unnecessary chaos and reduce losses, he had sent out over a dozen Deities to various places. Now, a Chaotic Era has basically formed, providing a foundation for Spreading the Teachings. The Journey to the West can begin...
Thinking this, Zhao Li sighed lightly:
"Alas, I don't know how he's handling the Black Corner Region. With Yao Chen's help, that Trial Grounds, although difficult for you, is still manageable. I hope you don't disappoint me..."
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